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How can a geologist determine the direction of flow of a river on a topographic map?

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How can a geologist determine the direction of flow of a river on a topographic map?

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Topographic maps show elevation over water bodies at multiple locations. It can also be inferred from the contour lines. The user can find elevation at two points on the river, and the flow direction is from high elevation to low elevation.